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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.13, 1,246.89 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.13, 1,246.89 and 254.00 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.13 : 1,246.89 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.13/1,246.89 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.13x = 1,246.89 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.13x = 316,714.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,714.13/831.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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